0.4 MILES | 0.6 KMTURN RIGHT ON TO UPPER ROAD

This turning offers great views of Dover Castle from a distance. Upper Road is a long, steep uphill climb though, so good fitness will be required for this section. Continue up the hill until you reach signs for the National Trust 'White Cliffs of Dover' car park.

1.2 MILES | 1.9 KMENTER CAR PARK, TAKE LEFT FORK IN ROAD

Enter the car park and keep to the left as the road forks (following signs for coach parking) which will take you on to a marked cycle way. If you find yourself in need of a pause after the uphill section, there are benches here that offer views out over Dover harbour.

1.4 MILES | 2.3 KMFOLLOW CYCLEWAY

Follow the winding cycleway uphill until the path flattens out. You’ll need to dismount for the style when you reach it. Once passed, follow the path ahead as it bends round to the left and – when it brings you back to the road – veer left and carry on to the t-junction ahead.

2.2 MILES | 3.5 KMTURN RIGHT ON TO UPPER ROAD

At the T-junction, follow the blue cycling sign pointing right for Deal. Follow this long, relatively straight road for about 2 miles / 10 minutes as it takes you toward St Margarette at Cliff. Upper Road becomes Reach Road as you enter the town, but continue until you reach the T-junction with the High Street.

4.2 MILES | 6.8 KMTURN RIGHT ON TO SEA STREET

Turn right on to Sea Street and follow the road for 0.3 miles, first downhill then uphill.

4.6 MILES | 7.4 KMTURN LEFT ON TO GRANVILLE ROAD

As you approach the traffic island, veer left to turn on to Granville Road and continue for around 2.5 miles (taking approximately 15-20 minutes). On the way you’ll pass the Dover Patrol memorial (pictured) as the route turns in to a cliff-top pathway with views out over the English Channel.

7.1 MILES | 11.4 KMCONTINUE ON TO UNDERCLIFFE ROAD

7.7 MILES | 12.4 KMTURN RIGHT ON TO BOUNDARY ROAD

Turn right on to Boundary Road. This will take you back to the seafront and Wellington Parade (pictured), a long cycleway route running the length of Walmer Beach. Follow for about a mile.

8.6 MILES | 13.8 KMTURN OFF LEFT TO VISIT WALMER CASTLE AND GARDENS

As Walmer Castle and Gardens – the coastal fortress built by Henry VIII – starts to appear on your left, continue on a little before veering left to take the path leading to the small car park ahead. A short pathway takes you through the trees to the road, where you can cross to the walled entrance directly opposite.

DESTINATIONWALMER CASTLE AND GARDENS

You've arrived! Explore over eight acres of award-winning gardens, situated in the grounds of this picturesque coastal castle with a fascinating history.

8.7 MILES | 14 KMHEAD BACK TO THE BEACHFRONT CYCLEWAY

On leaving Walmer Castle and Gardens, cross the road and rejoin the beachfront cycleway. Turn left and cycle for 1.2 miles (taking approximately 6 minutes), following the right then left kink to stay on the cycleway.

9.8 MILES | 15.8 KMTURN OFF LEFT TO VISIT DEAL CASTLE

As Deal Castle begins to appear on your right, turn off left on to Marine Road and follow the road around the corner. Enter the site via the car park immediately to your right.

DESTINATIONDEAL CASTLE

You’ve arrived! Built by the order of King Henry VIII, Deal Castle is one of the finest Tudor artillery castles in England. Explore the castle from the storerooms and tunnels below up to the circular rooms above.